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This bill, the VITAL Assessment Act, directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit a report to Congress on the Veterans Integration to Academic Leadership (VITAL) program. The report will include information on the number of medical centers, institutions of higher learning, and student veterans supported by the program, the staff and resources allocated, and an assessment of the program's effectiveness in supporting student veterans, connecting them to services, addressing their mental health needs, lowering suicide risk, and helping them achieve educational goals. The bill also requires the Secretary to establish uniform best practices, goals, and measures for the VITAL program, conduct outreach about the program, and assess the feasibility of including student veteran suicide rates in the National Veteran Suicide Prevention Annual Report. The key terms used in the bill are "institution of higher learning" and "student veteran," which refer to veterans and military members using various educational assistance benefits.

Health and Social Services, Military Affairs and Security

https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/5516/all-info